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ralantess
ralantess
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Jan 18, 2018 2:55 PM UTC
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Stacking order on the Layers panel..

Hello there,

How can I change the stacking order on the layers panel according to my selections on the canvas pls? I mean, I want to arrange the stacking order on the layers tab through my shift "selecting" images on the canvas in a smart way... First selection on canvas, at the bottom in the layers pane. Second shift selected one is above the first in the layers pane and so...

Thanks in advance.

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    ralantess
    ralantessAuthor
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    Jan 19, 2018 10:54 AM UTC

    Thanks for the response Sampo K.

    from now-on I'm looking forward to a script suggestion than

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    ralantess
    ralantessAuthor
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    Jan 21, 2018 5:54 PM UTC

    Any script suggestion please???

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    CarlosCanto
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    CarlosCantoCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    Jan 22, 2018 2:37 AM UTC

    Here's a script

     

    Arranging stacking order from top to bottm

     

    [edit] new link

    https://community.adobe.com/t5/illustrator-discussions/arranging-stacking-order-from-top-to-bottm/m-p/4338831#M154378

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    Kurt Gold
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    Kurt GoldCommunity Expert
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    Jan 18, 2018 5:27 PM UTC

    Your description is a bit unclear.

    Can you clarify and post screenshots that may explain what you want?

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    ralantess
    ralantessAuthor
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    Jan 19, 2018 7:54 AM UTC

    I want to change the order on the layers panel, but "I don't" want to select and drag them one by one. I want to "shift" select the images on the canvas (with the selection tool) and according to my selection order arrange them ("maybe" with a right click and "arrange")... Can't do it in that way. Is there a way to do that??? Frankly, looking for a short and smart way to arrange items on the layers panel...

    1. Images on the canvas

    2. Images on Layers panel... Disordered.

    3.  I selected them from up to bottom on the canvas..

    And what to do next to arrange them from up to bottom in a smart and quick way????

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    Sampo Korkeila
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    Jan 19, 2018 9:27 AM UTC

    There is not a such feature in Illustrator. But I hear you loud and clear. This would be very helpful in some cases. This could be probably  solved with the script – no, I don't know any.

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    ralantess
    ralantessAuthor
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    Jan 18, 2018 5:02 PM UTC

    Stacking order arrangement on layers panel, according to the selection order on the canvas... tool or command?? I am new to the program but i believe there should be a solution for this situation. Help is appreciated...

    Thanks again...

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